These mission-to-mission walks are open to all who enjoy nature, art, history. And walking. Though many of the walks are between 16-22 miles, they're set at a reasonable pace and are easy to train for.   Why'd You Start the Group? Long story short: In March 2011 I walked 330 miles of the Camino de Santiago, a 1,200 year-old pilgrimage route in Spain. I lived with very little for 3 weeks. I experienced nature, art, and history. I met people from all around the world on the same simple quest - to …

Walkers age 50+ invited to enjoy local nature and good company on free monthly walks, 9 AM Thursday mornings, co-sponsored by Friends of Five Creeks and Albany Senior Center. Walks are generally 3 miles or less. Some are easy and leisurely, others more more quickly and/or involve hills. Choose the ones you want!

… We meet for field trips, craft activities, park days, learning events, nature walks, social activities, and other member initiated events. We feel that activities for our children are very important, but we also think that it's important for mom to have some time to herself too, so we have a mom's book club and a reoccurring mom's night (or day) out. Our activities are located primarily in the San Francisco, CA - East Bay Area, from Alameda to Fremont, most commonly in the San Leandro, Castro Va …

… Thoughts that are untrue and if you believe them they can be negative and scary in nature. If you don't feed into the thoughts but just watch them they will go away just like they came. That's ok. That's what thoughts are automatic. It's what the human mind does. Pop 'em out. Watch them and they will dissolve just like they came. If you practice meditating in time the ability to watch thoughts open minded, non-judgmental, non-reactive without believing the thought will filter to all aspect …

Walking or hiking. Meet other local people who are interested in walking or hiking for fitness and learning about San Francisco's history, including its movie history. This walking group is unique. We put health 1st and history 2nd. We keep our group together. We go on many different urban walks, in the best areas, that vary greatly in distance, stair climbing, and amount of history facts. We walk at a leisurely pace to enjoy the scenery. Sometimes at a walk's end we have an optional dinner tog …

I'm a naturopathic doctor in Sunnyvale and many people I meet are curious about the basics of good health. Please join me for a walk and a chance to ask questions about natural health from a naturopathic primary care doctor, and we'll get some exercise too! About the Doc   Dr. Jennifer Potter, ND earned her Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine at Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine. She provides her patients with tools for optimum health utilizing a wide range of therapeutic approaches …

No experience is needed to fish or camp - just a helpful, friendly cooperative attitude. Our events will be all around the Bay Area in the diverse environments -- Ocean, Lakes, Bay, Delta and Streams - - We will do some walking outings - exploring with the Rangers and Docents of various parks. SO - - - we are all about enjoying the great outdoors - - Please join us and let the adventures begin! Please always RSVP as we will be sharing ALL activities - Planning, Chores & Costs as well …

Meet other women in the East Bay walking and hiking together for fitness, fun, and friendship! Where:  Our events are primarily held in the mornings at locations along the 680 corridor, from Pleasanton to Danville, with occasional events in other areas throughout the East Bay. What:  Both weekday and weekend hikes and walks.  Running events are currently on hold. Who:  Women of all ages!  Children are welcome.  An event will state if it is stroller-friendly.  If attending a hike with a child, th …

After a rough and stressful work week, it is great to start the weekend with a relaxing hike. The SF Bay Area has so many exciting and beautiful hiking opportunities. A great way of getting to know the area from a different perspective. (Most of the trails I pick are from a book called "Top Trails: San Francisco Bay Area"). The hikes will usually start in the morning of either saturday or sunday and should be suited for everyone with a bit of hiking experience. The pace will be adjusted to the i …

Are you someone who prefers to socialize/interact with others in small groups or in more low-key ways? Do you prefer getting to know people in places like private homes, quiet cafes or the outdoors? The purpose of this meetup is to provide an opportunity for 40+ singles to get to know each other within the context of a limited size group. My intent is to limit the size of each event to something like 10-14 people (this can vary as experience dictates). Some possible ideas include (but are not be …

In my 420 women group you get to make new friends. get to go out and have a good time by:go bowling,pool,shopping, going to the movies,eat out,fairs,camping,flea markets,ladies night out,go a bar for a drink,events,doing crafts: beading,scrapbooking,card making,t-shirts,box decorating,soap making,etc.game night,nature walks,parties,and 420.This is all ages group.

Read and discuss Thoreau's masterpiece "Walden".

… Our members can attend a variety of fun activities which include; meet-ups at local playgrounds, field trips to museums, nature walks, trips to the zoo, educational classes, family outings, and parents' night outs. B.A.Y. Homeschoolers welcome all styles of homeschooling. Whether it be Classical Education, Eclectic, Private/Public ISP's or Charters, Montessori, or Unschooling, all methods are welcome. All activities planned will be secular, but we also ask that you are respectful of e …

We will be adding Meditation groups as well as all kinds of Awareness Groups, Events, Teacher Hosting, Here is all we embrace with many meditation groups to be added as well...   Many of our events listed are Nondual oriented and we are starting off with those listings. However here are other events to be added shortly....we also embrace and love ....  Nature Walks -  Reiki Healing Circles -  Buddhist Circles  -  Drumming Circles   -  A Course in Miracles  -  Eckhart To …

Calling all Bay Area Parents with babies born in 2010 and 2011! Let's get together to chat about parenthood and help our children create lasting friendships! Our meetups will include walks, coffee shop rendezvous, picnics, play dates at local parks etc. We have meet ups both in San Francisco and on the peninsula. Dads, siblings, and friends are always welcome, too!

We live in one of the most amazing places on the planet - the Bay Area!  Getting outside to enjoy nature, while connecting with our buddies is amazingly healthy exercise for the body and mind. This group invites  people of all ages and abilities to more safely and completely enjoy the outdoors through a variety of  meet-ups. Whether you're a hiker or walker or sea kayaker or (fill in the blank), we'll be announcing all kinds of events from Yoga on the Beach to hiking amazing trails locally an …